Fall of Tarquinii

The Fall of Tarquinii occurred in the winter of 329 BC when the Roman Republic besieged the Etruscan city of Tarquinii in Etruria. Led by Gaius Julius, the Romans conquered the small city-state, ending centuries of Etruscan tyranny in Tarquinii, which became the House of Julii's capital.

History
In 329 BC, the Roman Senate issued orders for Gaius Julius and Decius Brutus to capture the city of Tarquinii, which had been ruled by Etruscan tyrants for 180 years. Julius led an army of 487 soldiers loyal to the House of Julii north from Rome to besiege the city of Tarquinii, which was defended by 380 troops under Admetos of Dyrrachium, the Greek tyrant of the city. The Romans laid siege with their army, which was aided by siege onagers, and the onagers busted down the gates to Tarquinii. Roman troops rushed in and charged the Tarquinian soldiers, who stood little chance against the experienced Roman legionnaries. The ensuing battle saw the Tarquinians retreat to the plaza, where they made a stand, to the last man, against the besiegers. When all of the Tarquinian defenders were killed, the Romans took over Tarquinii, and the Senate extended full citizenship to all of the inhabitants.